Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER presents a clear picture for Evolve: 1080p is fully playable at every preset, 1440p demands a slight compromise, and 4K requires a significant settings reduction. The recorded data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution and image quality, with the GPU emerging as the primary constraint at higher pixel counts.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS for each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the only setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold is Low, which delivers an average of 63.2 FPS. Medium drops to 48 FPS, High falls to 36.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 24.4 FPS. This makes Low the sole viable option for 4K, and the margin above the threshold is slim: roughly 3 FPS of headroom before the experience dips below the playable mark.

At 2560x1440, the best setting that remains at or above 60 FPS is High, averaging 67.8 FPS. Medium runs faster at 81.4 FPS, and Low reaches 109.4 FPS, but High offers the maximum visual fidelity while still providing a comfortable buffer over the 60 FPS line. Ultra, at 47.4 FPS, falls short and is not considered playable at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, averaging 68.2 FPS. This is notable because it means the system can run the game at its maximum quality preset at 1080p while still clearing the playable threshold. High runs at 94.6 FPS, Medium at 122.8 FPS, and Low at 161.1 FPS, but Ultra represents the peak quality option that remains playable.

The overall pattern shows that each resolution step down unlocks a higher quality tier: 4K only supports Low, 1440p supports up to High, and 1080p supports up to Ultra.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in Evolve at higher resolutions, while the CPU's influence becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and higher frame rates.

The Ryzen 7 5800X is a high-end desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its benchmark scores are strong: it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15476 and a single-core score of 1574.5. It sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29123. This level of processing power is unlikely to bottleneck a mid-range GPU like the RTX 2060 SUPER in most scenarios.

The RTX 2060 SUPER, by contrast, is a mid-range GPU from the GeForce 20-series. It has 2176 shading units, 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, and a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its average benchmark score is 18093, placing it at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. The GPU is the more likely performance limiter, especially as resolution increases.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this. At 1080p, the frame rates are high across all settings: Low runs at 161.1 FPS, Medium at 122.8 FPS, High at 94.6 FPS, and Ultra at 68.2 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is roughly 93 FPS, suggesting that settings have a substantial impact at this resolution. At 1440p, the spread narrows: Low at 109.4 FPS, Medium at 81.4 FPS, High at 67.8 FPS, and Ultra at 47.4 FPS. At 4K, the spread compresses further: Low at 63.2 FPS, Medium at 48 FPS, High at 36.4 FPS, and Ultra at 24.4 FPS.

This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the CPU can feed frames quickly enough that the GPU becomes the constraint, particularly at higher presets. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU workload increases to the point where it dominates the performance curve, and the CPU's headroom matters less. The frame rate drop from 1440p to 4K is steep for every preset, which reinforces the GPU-bound nature of the game at higher resolutions.

The CPU's capability is also reflected in its 3DMark scores: it records 6035 in the 8-thread test and 7578 in the max-thread test. These numbers suggest ample multi-threaded performance for a game released in 2015, which likely does not heavily utilize many cores. The single-thread score of 943 in 3DMark is solid, and Evolve, as a shooter, likely benefits from strong single-core performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides exact average frame rates for each resolution and preset combination. Minimum and maximum FPS values are not available in the database, so the analysis relies on averages.

3840x2160:

• Low: 63.2 FPS average
• Medium: 48 FPS average
• High: 36.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 24.4 FPS average

At 4K, the step from Low to Medium costs 15.2 FPS, from Medium to High costs 11.6 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 12 FPS. The progression is roughly linear, with each tier costing between 11 and 15 FPS.

2560x1440:

• Low: 109.4 FPS average
• Medium: 81.4 FPS average
• High: 67.8 FPS average
• Ultra: 47.4 FPS average

At 1440p, the gap between Low and Medium is 28 FPS, the gap between Medium and High is 13.6 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is 20.4 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

1920x1080:

• Low: 161.1 FPS average
• Medium: 122.8 FPS average
• High: 94.6 FPS average
• Ultra: 68.2 FPS average

At 1080p, the gaps are 38.3 FPS between Low and Medium, 28.2 FPS between Medium and High, and 26.4 FPS between High and Ultra. Even at Ultra, the system maintains a 68.2 FPS average, which is above the playable threshold.

Comparing presets across resolutions, the 1080p Low setting at 161.1 FPS is the fastest recorded configuration, while 4K Ultra at 24.4 FPS is the slowest. The data shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER can handle 1080p with ease, provides a solid 1440p experience up to High settings, and only manages 4K at the lowest preset.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Evolve depends entirely on the target resolution and quality settings.

At 1920x1080, the answer is a definitive yes. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, including Ultra at 68.2 FPS. This is the recommended resolution for this combo if the user wants maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable at Low, Medium, and High settings. High delivers 67.8 FPS, which is above the threshold, but Ultra drops to 47.4 FPS and is not playable. Users who prefer Ultra settings should stick to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, with an average of 63.2 FPS. Medium falls to 48 FPS, High to 36.4 FPS, and Ultra to 24.4 FPS. 4K is technically possible but only at the lowest quality preset, and the frame rate margin is thin.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p supports all four presets, 1440p supports three of four, and 4K supports only one. For a game from 2015, this is a reasonable outcome for a mid-range GPU paired with a strong CPU.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this system.

The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123. Its closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, which scores 29093, a delta of 0.1% (meaning the Ryzen is effectively tied). The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245, a delta of -0.4%, and the Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, a delta of -0.5%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, a delta of 0.6%. These four processors are all within 0.6% of the 5800X, so swapping to any of them would produce nearly identical CPU performance in Evolve.

The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, which scores 18159, a delta of -0.4%. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, a delta of -0.5%, the AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, a delta of -1.5%, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, a delta of -1.6%. These GPUs are all within 1.6% of the RTX 2060 SUPER, so they would deliver similar frame rates in Evolve.

It is worth remembering the RX 460 and Arc A770M are unusual rivals in that they span different market segments, but the benchmark data places them at similar overall scores. In practice, the frame rates recorded for the RTX 2060 SUPER would likely be replicated closely by any of these alternatives.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system averages 68.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

A: High is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, with an average of 67.8 FPS. Ultra drops to 47.4 FPS and is not playable.

Q: Is 4K playable on this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which averages 63.2 FPS. Medium (48 FPS), High (36.4 FPS), and Ultra (24.4 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU. The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, while the Ryzen 7 5800X scores 29123. The frame rate drops sharply as resolution increases, indicating GPU-bound performance.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to the RTX 3060 Mobile?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average score of 18093, while the RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159. The delta is -0.4%, meaning the RTX 2060 SUPER is effectively on par with the RTX 3060 Mobile.

Q: What CPU is similar to the Ryzen 7 5800X for this game?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is the closest rival, with a score of 29093 versus 29123, a delta of 0.1%. The Intel Core i5-13500HX and AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT are also within 0.6%.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2571 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the lower portion of the database, which is consistent with the GPU being a mid-range part from 2019.

The rank suggests that while the CPU is strong, the overall system performance is held back by the GPU. The CPU alone sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, but the GPU sits at the 62nd percentile. The combo ranking reflects the GPU's weaker relative position.

In practical terms, this rank means there are many tested combinations that achieve higher average frame rates in Evolve. However, the recorded data shows that this combo still handles 1080p Ultra and 1440p High without issue. The rank is a relative measure across all tested hardware, and the actual playability at common resolutions is solid.

The gap between the CPU's percentile and the GPU's percentile indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield a larger improvement in Evolve than upgrading the CPU. The 5800X is unlikely to be the limiting factor in this pairing, and the RTX 2060 SUPER is the component that determines the frame rates recorded in the database.